Elite Legal Video Services LLC

06/01/2023

VIDEOGRAPHERS NEEDED:
We are looking for legal videographers to cover video depositions. This is subcontract work. Legal videography experience is not required; although, video production experience is preferred. For more information, please email Brian at [email protected].

05/13/2023

For most, Zoom is a great way to conduct depositions and does make it very convenient for all. However, doing video depositions via Zoom can be problematic from a videography standpoint.
With Zoom, the witness's video image is what it is. The videographer cannot fully adjust the quality of the video. In addition, if the witness's camera freezes or gets pixelated, that is how it will be recorded.
At Elite, while we do video depositions via Zoom, we always encourage our clients to do in person video depositions.
Why? Simply put...we control the video quality. We can zoom in and out, pan left and right and adjust our aperture or the room lighting.
If it is preferred that everyone appear via Zoom, we recommend at least having our videographer go to the witness's location. We can bring a laptop to connect everyone else in remotely.

05/13/2023

Since all of our videographers are disinterested third parties and do not benefit from the outcome of your case, we often get asked questions such as "How do you think the witness did today?" or "Did you think the witness was lying?" etc. Our videographers will never answer any questions about your case.
We understand that this can be very frustrating and hope that you will understand that being a disinterested third party is extremely important to us and making statements, or giving opinions, about a case or a witness could be viewed as partiality toward one side or the other.

10/25/2022

We are looking for videographers to videotape depositions in NJ, NYC and PA. Videography experience preferred but we are willing to train. Flexible scheduling. Please email Brian Durborow at [email protected] if you are interested and to schedule a phone interview.

03/05/2022

We are still looking for a few videographers to cover depositions. Perfect for people looking for a part time job with a flexible schedule. No weekends. Some video experience preferred; but, will train the right person. For more information, please email Brian Durborow at [email protected].

09/29/2021

Over the past year and a half, Covid has forced attorneys to learn a new way of taking depositions, conducting hearings and communicating with the courts.
Now, attorneys are faced with the task of presenting their case virtually. Preparing for trial is stressful enough; and, you don't have time to worry about how to present your case to the jury.
Elite has been assisting law firms with their trials for almost 20 years; and, our specialists can help with anything related to the presentation of your case.
We will answer all of your questions and go over the different ways that we can help you. Call us today at (973) 809-2133.

03/04/2021

We are looking for part time legal videographers for in person depositions, virtual depositions and assisting with virtual trials. You must own your own equipment, be familiar with Zoom, have a minimum of 2 laptops and have reliable transportation. For more information, email Brian Durborow at [email protected]

05/11/2019

03/21/2018

When it comes to distractions on the screen during video depositions, we often think about photos, papers and other things visible in the background.
One thing you may not think would be a distraction is the time/date stamp that appears at the bottom of the screen. The time/date stamp may cause a juror to concentrate more on the length of time the testimony takes rather than the content of the testimony.
Also, if there are exhibits that are zoomed in on, the time/date stamp may block an important part of the exhibit from being seen by the jury.
There are some courts that require a date/time stamp be visible; however, there are some that do not require it to be displayed on screen. For example, the Superior Court of New Jersey does not require a date/time stamp be visible on the screen during the video. So, the next time you do a video deposition, check that court's rules to see if you can eliminate the time/date stamp and make your video look cleaner and free of distractions.